Chris is the editor, administrator and conductor of The New Utah Podcast. Having 4-5 people on mic all at once is like wrangling cats at times, but he does a good job of wrangling and interrupting.
Favorite Utah Spot?
Probably Ensign Peak. It’s tough to name a single spot, because Utah has so much to offer. I’ve only been up Ensign a couple of times, but it’s just such an amazing vantage point for the beauty of the Salt Lake Valley.
Favorite Utah Restaurant?
Probably BumbleBee. I like to try new things often, but when people look for a suggestion, this is more often than not the place I point them. It’s just so consistently good. But there are lots of amazing eats in Salt Lake, and it really depends on the mood I’m in.
Utah Spot you haven’t visited but want to?
Arches National Park. I’ve been near it so many times, in Moab for various reasons, but never actually gone into the park and seen the arches up close. One of the few left I haven’t been.
What is something people should do at least once in Utah both residents and visitors?
Ski Utah. It’s corny, but I think everyone should attempt to ski at least once. You can rent equipment for a day and take lessons. Just to understand why people think its so great. And who knows, given current climate changes, maybe it won’t be around forever. We really do have the greatest snow on earth.
What is your favorite Utah stereotype that people completely live up to?
Favorite? Well being cheap is one a ton live up to. I don’t know how big it is out of state, but holy cow, Utahn’s are extremely cheap. It’s not a good thing.
What do you geek out about?
Well… Soccer, Board Games, Magic the Gathering, Comic Book TV and Films, Star Wars, Star Trek, Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, almost every adult cartoon currently in run, and many that aren’t, Football (college and pro), Politics, social welfare, religious view points, video games, and way more stuff I’m sure I’ve failed to mention. I’m passionate about things, and we are living in one of the best times for pop culture in history.
Who is your favorite band?
Ben Fold’s Five. I love all music, but they are still probably my favorite after all these years. But I can pick things out of just about any genre to listen to that I enjoy.
Favorite meal/food?
Right now my favorite food is Indian. It’s probably a tie between Biryani and Saag in terms of the actual dish. But I love all food.
What’s your claim to fame?
I don’t have one. Seeking fame is stupid, and I don’t care about celebrities. They are just normal people with cool jobs that get paid obscene amounts of money. But in the end if they aren’t going to be people I can call actual friends, why do I care.
What are three Interesting Facts about yourself?
- I was once a traveling puppeteer.
- I’m a fantastic cook.
- I almost became a Southern Baptist pastor.